The 2020 Subaru Impreza is a compact sedan with a roomy interior, great fuel economy, and Subaru’s famous full-time all-wheel drive. It also impresses when it comes to safety. Based on results from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Subaru Impreza is one of the safest sedans you can buy.

The 2020 Subaru Impreza

The new 2020 Subaru Impreza is available as a sedan or a hatchback. One of the top features that set the Subaru Impreza apart is Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive, giving you an extra layer of security, and its 152-hp engine. The combination gives the vehicle stability and excellent traction, as well as improved handling. When you combine that with the CVT transmission, it delivers an efficient 36 miles per gallon on the highway. 

The Subaru Impreza has a high-strength steel body structure that gives the vehicle a long life and durability. The platform also offers vibration resistance, which gives drivers and passengers a smoother ride. Vehicle dynamics control, a traction control system, and active torque vectoring work together for extra stability and traction. 

The multimedia system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connecting you to everything from text messages to global navigation. It has a spacious interior that’s quite refined for the price point, with high-quality materials and plenty of room. Audiophiles will love the available Harmon Kardon stereo, making your playlists sound incredibly rich and detailed.

The Subaru Impreza has a full suite of safety features

Safety is a priority in the 2020 Subaru Impreza. For an affordable sedan, it has a lot of safety bells and whistles. Blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, a rear vision camera, and reverse automatic braking are all impressive safety features. Of course, the Subaru Impreza comes with a full complement of advanced airbags, including side curtain airbags for both the front and rear passengers. 

A safety system called EyeSight, available in the base and Sport models and standard in the Premium and Limited trims, helps drivers avoid accidents. It monitors traffic and adapts cruise control accordingly, and it gives you a warning if you stray out of your lane. It can then steer you back into your lane. There is an automatic pre-collision braking system that can apply the brakes with full force and stop completely in an emergency. 

Your Subaru Impreza will even notify authorities in case of an accident or emergency. Subaru’s Starlink Safety and Security system includes an advanced automatic collision notification that sends a message to first responders if your airbag deploys. It also allows you to start your engine and set the climate control remotely from your smartphone, and it offers a personal concierge service.

High scores from safety administrations

The 2020 Impreza scored well in national safety tests. It received the top rating of “Good” in all six of the tests performed by the IIHS, and it was named a Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest honor they give out. The Impreza received the highest rating of “Superior” in front crash prevention when equipped with the EyeSight system. 

The NHTSA was also happy with the Subaru Impreza’s performance in 2020. They gave the sedan five out of five stars overall, and it also earned five stars in side crash tests, rollover evaluation, and frontal crash tests. 

If you’re like most people and safety is important to you, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is a good choice for under $20,000. It’s a good-looking sedan with great Subaru features like symmetrical all-wheel drive and all the latest safety technology that you’d expect from a modern vehicle along with a few extras.